One2one In-Class Teacher Training Programme
Malta , Unknown to Ongoing
Compendium: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Background
A programme of 12 hours or more in which class teachers are coached by ICT tutors (peripatetic teachers) in hands-on application of ICT across the curriculum. Teachers volunteer for the training programme and are awarded a participation certificate upon completion.
The motivation of the initiative
More focused coaching in the use of ICT in the primary classroom, complementing regular in-service courses carried out outside the classroom.
Participants
State primary schools and teachers.
Aims and targets
Objectives of the initiative
To train teachers to use and apply ICT across the curriculum using their actual working environment.
Target group
Primary school teachers.
Methods applied to reach the objective (technological and/or pedagogical)
Technological methods involve hands-on application of ICT equipment available in the classroom, including the Internet. Pedagogical methods constitute tailor-made programmes according to individual participants’ personal knowledge of ICT — a differentiated approach in training. Focus on teaching methodology with specific emphasis on classroom management and teamwork through ICT activities.
Strategy and actions
Level of implementation
State primary schools.
Implementation
- Promotional sessions during staff development meetings.
- Brochures and guideline documents.
- Website: http://schoolnet.gov.mt/ictprimary/supportinitiatives/one2one.html
- Voluntary application by participants.
- Progress Journal used during the programme.
- Concluding session is the participants’ lesson delivery monitored by an education officer.
- The completed Progress Journal is included in the participant’s Performance Management Programme.
Monitoring and evaluation
Funding/Cost effectiveness
Budget
Not available.
Sustainability/Transferability
Outcomes/impacts
Achievements
Specific results
- 90 teachers have completed the programme so far.
- All programmes were completed successfully.
- 51 new teachers have applied for this scholastic year.
Success factors
Lessons learnt
There are still teachers who have a problem in overcoming the initial ICT hurdle. These can be addressed individually. The programme can be extended to secondary and special-needs teachers. A fixed ICT/eLearning teacher in school would greatly improve the programme’s effectiveness.
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